In fulfillment of the promise the Spirit brought Simeon into the temple at the same time as Joseph and Mary. Simeon was ‘in the Spirit’, which includes being inspired by the Spirit but seems also to indicate something more: a special sensitivity. Simeon blessed God by offering up a prayer of praise

²⁸ he took him into his arms and blessed God, saying: ²⁹ “Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, ³⁰ for my eyes have seen your salvation, ³¹ which you prepared in sight of all the peoples, ³² a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel.”